Writing Empirical Research Reports: A Basic Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Writing Empirical Research Reports: A Basic Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Ninth Edition, provides clear and practical guidance on how to write research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations. It is accompanied by online resources for students and instructors and is ideal for use in research methods courses, thesis/dissertation preparation courses, research seminars, and any graduate-level seminar where writing a research report is a culminating activity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Writing Empirical Research Reports: A Basic Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive and practical guidance on crafting research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations. The book elucidates the essential components to include in a research report, the appropriate ways to express this information, and the appropriate structure to organize it. The text is meticulously organized to guide students through the process of writing an original research report for academic purposes, such as classes, theses/dissertations, or publications. Numerous guidelines are accompanied by examples from actual (and recent) research reports published in peer-reviewed journals across the social and behavioral sciences. The new edition boasts fully updated examples and chapter exercises, expanded coverage of qualitative methods, significant new material on research ethics, and a dedicated section on online research, including social media.

Additionally, this guide is accompanied by online resources specifically designed for students and instructors, making it an invaluable resource for research methods courses, thesis/dissertation preparation courses, research seminars where writing a research report is a culminating activity, and any graduate-level seminar where the preparation of a research manuscript for publication is covered. By mastering the skills and techniques outlined in this guide, students will be well-equipped to produce high-quality research reports that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the social and behavioral sciences.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032136783
Edition number: 9 ed